What was the Cold War and what were its main causes?
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The text discusses the Cold War, its origins, and its significance, particularly focusing on the geopolitical struggle between the USA and the USSR following World War II.
Answer
The Cold War was a geopolitical and ideological struggle between the USA and USSR from 1946 to 1991.
The Cold War (1946-1991) was a geopolitical and ideological struggle for supremacy between the USA and the USSR. Major causes included ideological differences (communism vs. democracy) and geopolitical tensions post-World War II.
Answer for screen readers
The Cold War (1946-1991) was a geopolitical and ideological struggle for supremacy between the USA and the USSR. Major causes included ideological differences (communism vs. democracy) and geopolitical tensions post-World War II.
More Information
The term 'Cold War' refers to the lack of large-scale direct military conflict but includes indirect confrontations through proxies and ideological clashes.
Tips
A common mistake is to think the Cold War involved direct military combat between the USA and USSR.
Sources
- Cold War - Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org
- Cold War: Summary, Combatants, Start & End | HISTORY - history.com
- Cold War | Summary, Causes, History, Years, Timeline, & Facts - britannica.com
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